Ice cream cone holding device - An ice cream cone holder includes a surface plate and fixes to the upper edge of a cup. The surface plate has a center section that holds an ice cream cone, an outer perimeter to secure the holder to the cup and openings within the surface plate to allow melted ice cream to flow to the bottom of the cup.

04-23-2009

20090008399

HANDLE FOR BEVERAGE CAN - Handle for beverage can comprises an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion, where the shape of said upper portion and lower portion is matched to that of the top and bottom edge of said beverage can, as to the upper portion and lower portion could grip the beverage can. And said middle portion connects said upper portion and lower portion. Drinker could attach the middle portion to his belt and let the upper and lower portion grip to the edge of the beverage can. It is convenient for user to attach and detach the can handle from the beverage can. While using the handle clipped to the beverage the user's hand is not in contact with the can directly. The means also avoid the direct contact between hand and cool drink.

01-08-2009

220743000

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20100108704

GLASS HOLDER - A blank capable of being formed into a drinking glass holder and a drinking glass holder itself are provided, in which a sheet of generally flexible material is provided with access holes for receiving a string or cord threaded therethrough, with ends of string or cord being adapted to be engaged with each other and with the string or cord being carried around the neck of a user, for hands-free carrying of a drinking glass via the holder.

05-06-2010

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20160022067

BEVERAGE CUP HOLDER WITH SEPARABLE HANDLES - A beverage holder cover with adjustable, separable, collapsible handles is provided. The beverage holder cover includes a body forming a cup holding cavity as well as a plurality of pairs of spaced-apart slots disposed along the body. The present invention includes a plurality of separable straps extending from a first mating fastener to a second mating fastener, whereby the mating fasteners can be attached to be positioned in a handle configuration or detached in the compact configuration. Each separable strap may snug slide through each pair of spaced-apart slots so as to be positioned in the handle configuration for grasping or securing to a separate object, or to be positioned in the compact configuration for storage or ease of transport.

01-28-2016

20130306664

Insert to Hold a Can for Use With an Inverted Bottle Holder - A holder intended to hold a can upside down inside a container when attached thereto is described. The holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept an exterior wall of the container in between, where the clip is formed at an arc corresponding to the arc of the exterior wall of the container and a deck connected in a permanently fixed relationship to the clip and extending into the container, the deck including an aperture. The holder also includes an insert inserted into the aperture in the holder, the insert formed by a can receptacle having a first ledge to hold the top of the can when inserted therein and a neck insert, the neck inserted into the aperture until a second ledge on the insert comes to rest against the deck of the holder.

11-21-2013

20160082873

Reusable Absorbent Insert for a Vehicle Beverage Holder - The present invention is a reusable absorbent insert for a vehicle beverage holder. The absorbent insert comprises an open cell matrix material having a beverage container contact surface, a beverage holder contact surface and a perimeter edge. The insert is provided in a shape that fits within the base of a vehicle beverage holder and has at least one tab along its perimeter edge to enable easy placement, removal and replacement of the absorbent insert in the vehicle beverage holder. The present invention also encompasses a reusable absorbent sleeve and band that fits about a beverage container before it is placed in a vehicle beverage holder.

03-24-2016

20090283537

Protective Sleeve - A sleeve is disclosed having a unique wave-like shape that facilitates manufacturing material efficiency and therefore reduces material costs and environmental waste. A blank for a sleeve and a method of making a sleeve are also disclosed. The sleeve, when unassembled and laid flat, has a top and bottom edge. The top and bottom edges have a wave-like formation created by peaks and troughs.

11-19-2009

20140346182

FROZEN FOOD ITEM HOLDER - The present invention relates to a holder for frozen food items and confections. The holder includes a grippable shaft having a first receptacle at a first or superior end of the shaft and in an embodiment, a second receptacle at a second or inferior end of the shaft. The first receptacle is adapted to receive a cone, such as those served with ice cream, or other frozen confection. The second receptacle is adapted to receive a stick, such as those served with frozen ice confections and ice cream bars. The receptacles are further adapted to receive drippage from melting frozen food items and confections. Furthermore, the holder is invertible to conveniently use either the first or second receptacle for receiving frozen food items supported in a cone, or on a stick. The receptacle not in use may be used as a support member to place the holder on a table or similar flat surface, if desired.

11-27-2014

20110233222

VEHICLE FRAME WITH ACCESSORY HOLDER - A vehicle frame has an accessory holder. The vehicle frame includes a seat support member, a head frame member for supporting vehicle handlebars, and a top frame member extending between the seat support member and the head frame member. The top frame member is shaped to accommodate an accessory holder, and an accessory holder is disposed at least partially within the top frame member. The accessory holder may be integrally formed with the frame or fastened into the vehicle frame.

09-29-2011

20160024845

Paint Can Securing Apparatus for Use with a Ladder - A paint can support box adapted to surround and selectively seal a paint can. A hinged top with a seal is affixed to the box and is movable between an open and a closed position. A mounting system attaches the box to rungs of a ladder. A retaining pin prevents the mounting system from inadvertently becoming detached from the ladder rungs. The box is swivelably attached to the mounting system so that the box remains level regardless of the lean angle of the ladder. The box and its contents may be left on the ladder when the ladder is moved to a new location without risk of paint spilling or the apparatus becoming detached from the ladder. Caulk tubes may also be stored and retained within the box. Multiple size paint cans (e.g. gallon, quart, etc.) may be securely accommodated and sealed with appropriate can adapters.

01-28-2016

20100025413

HIGH PRESSURE TANK HOLDER AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM - A high pressure tank holder automatic locking mechanism comprising a casing mounted to a outside portion of a rim of a high pressure tank bottle rack, a lever brace having at its upper end a lever extending downwardly from the casing into an interior opening of the rim of the bottle rack, and the lever is configured and made from a spring formed flat material. The lever extends downwardly at an angle of 30-60 degrees from said brace.

02-04-2010

20100051632

Beverage Determination Indicator - A beverage indicator is provided. More particularly, a dual-sided indicator with a distinct pattern on each side is provided. The distinct pattern indicates the beverage served to a patron so an appropriate refill can be provided by the server.

03-04-2010

20150060473

Inverted Bottle Holder - An inverted bottle holder intended to hold two bottles with necks upside down inside a container is described. The bottle holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept the exterior wall of the container in between, where the clip is formed at an arc corresponding to the arc of the exterior wall of the container, and a deck connected in a permanently fixed relationship to the clip and extending into the container. The deck includes two apertures each sized to accept the neck of one of the bottles, such that each bottle is held upside down in the container when inserted into the aperture. In addition the bottle holder may include an integral bottle opener in either the single bottle or double bottle designs.

03-05-2015

20120097692

Support Device that will not Produce Holes in a Wall - A support device includes at least one fixture and at least one support member connected with the fixture. The fixture includes an intermediate layer, an adhesive layer mounted on a first surface of the intermediate layer, a printing layer mounted on the adhesive layer, an outer layer mounted on the printing layer, a bonding layer mounted on a second surface of the intermediate layer, and a releasing layer mounted on the bonding layer. Thus, the bonding layer of the fixture is directly bonded onto a smooth surface to attach the fixture to the smooth surface without having to nail or drill the smooth surface so as to prevent from producing holes on the smooth surface.

04-26-2012

20160031602

SLEEVE FOR CONTAINER - A sleeve for a cup includes a shape that reduces the overall surface area of the sleeve. The sleeve contains an enlarged surface area for the thumb and another enlarged surface area for one or more fingers of the hand for thermally insulating the hand from the cup. The sleeve includes a narrow portion of material connecting these areas. The overall size of the sleeve is such that it reduces the amount of material used in the sleeve, while providing the same thermal insulative effect of a larger sleeve.

02-04-2016

20110006072

Retail Fragrance Sampling Display - A fragrance sampling display for retail environments is disclosed. The sampling display may include a dock having a removable faceplate and sidewalls. The dock may include one or more receptacles and one or more scent modules, wherein each scent module is associated with and partially inserted into only one of the receptacles. The scent modules may be removably disposed in the corresponding receptacles by retractable cords. Each of the scent modules may include a different volatile active corresponding to a different fragrance product and vent holes to facilitate passive emission of the associated fragrance. The vent holes may be configured so as to be substantially sealed while the associated scent module is in its respective receptacle.

01-13-2011

20120104010

Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for Cooling Hot-Filled Containers - The disclosed subject matter relates to container holders configured to provide a stable support for containers held therein in order to efficiently cool the containers after a hot-fill or elevated temperature operation. The container holders can allow a fluid to pass from an inner volume of the container holder to outside the container holder through side apertures and/or an open bottom end of the container holder. Groups of containers and container holders also may be cooled. Groups of containers in container holders can be processed through the cooling operation at a speed different from a speed for holderless containers.

05-03-2012

20120091157

Drinking Vessel Holder Having A Lifting Device - A drinking vessel holder includes a drinking vessel receptacle arranged in a housing and a height-adjustable bottom element. The bottom element is arranged in the drinking vessel receptacle and can be displaced between an upper rest position and a lower set-down position, wherein a drinking vessel can be set down on the bottom element in the drinking vessel receptacle. A positionally adjustable supporting element prevents the drinking vessel from toppling over, and wherein the bottom element in the drinking vessel receptacle forms a first piston or else is connected to a first piston and the supporting element forms an annular piston between the housing and the drinking vessel receptacle or else is connected to at least one second piston, wherein movement of at least one of the first piston, the second piston, and the annular piston causes fluid overpressure and fluid underpressure.

04-19-2012

20100213205

BEVERAGE CUP SLEEVE WITH INTEGRATED FOLD-OUT HANDLES - A beverage cup sleeve configured to provide multiple grip handles and additional layering for thermal buffering through reconfigurable handles. The sleeve includes a first and a second web portion corresponding to a first and a second cavity portion provided at the outer side, respectively, and a first and a second notch provided next the first and the second cavity portions, respectively, thereby providing the additional layering when either the first or the second notch fastens the corresponding web portion selected to fold out. Additionally, the strip includes a third and a fourth web portion corresponding to a third and a fourth cavity portion provided at the outer side, respectively, and a third and a fourth notch provided next to the third and the fourth cavity portions, respectively, thereby providing additional layering when either the third or the fourth notch fastens the corresponding web portion selected to fold out.

08-26-2010

20140183204

FOLDABLE CONTAINER MODULE - A foldable container module includes a body and a foldable container. The body has a sidewall and a room. The foldable container has a panel, multiple folding line sets formed on the panel, and a joint. The foldable container can be transformed by folding along the multiple folding line sets. The joint connects to the sidewall of the body. The foldable container module can be held in one hand by a user, and the other hand of the user can swing freely or take the solid food from the foldable container, such that the user can also suck the liquid from the body by the straw at the same time. Moreover, when the foldable container module is to be stored, the user can fold the foldable container along the multiple folding line sets to reduce a volume of the foldable container.

07-03-2014

20160037947

BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE - A beverage cooling device for the rapid cooling of the content of canned or bottle beverages is provided. The beverage cooling device is a handheld device that easily engages the top of a can or beverage. The beverage cooling device includes a housing with side walls for mounting a motor. A container engagement member is attached to the motor along the bottom side of the housing such that it is able to freely rotate within the side walls of the housing. The container engagement member is attached to the drive shaft of the motor such that it is able to rotate when the motor is actuated. The container engagement member includes, at its center, a central gripping member for gripping the top of containers with long narrow necks. The container engagement member further includes peripheral gripping members for engaging containers having tops of larger circumferences, such aluminum beverage containers of varying sizes. The motor is actuated by an on/off switch. The motor rotates the container engagement member when actuated thus enabling the rotation of bottles or containers when engaged by the container engagement member of the beverage cooling device. Rapid rotation of the beverage container in contact with a chilling substance such as ice or ice water results in a very rapid chilling of the contents of the beverage container.

02-11-2016

20120228317

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUID DOSING SYSTEM - A system and method for delivering liquid medicine from a bulk storage supply into an integral array of single dosage liquid medicine containers with control of the relative position of a dispensing point and a platform supporting the array of single dosages containers, and racking the array of containers in a storage device.

09-13-2012

20120292334

GLOVEBOX COVER FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible. A keyhole is formed on the front of the cover element for access to the interior of the glovebox. Additionally, the cover unit may also be removed from the frame when unlocked. The cover element is preferably made of a synthetic resin. In particularly preferred embodiments the cover unit includes a metal flange affixed to lower portions on the back of the cover. The flange is adapted for mating, gripping engagement to the frame.

11-22-2012

20120292333

Beverage Carrier - Several embodiments of a beverage carrier are disclosed. In one embodiment, four side walls and a bottom are joined together to form an open box-type structure. The open box-type structure comprises an opening sized and shaped to allow a disposable drink carrier to be placed inside. The beverage carrier additionally comprises an insert for placing and retrieving the disposable drink carrier inside the box-type structure, the insert comprising a frame for receiving the disposable drink carrier and placement handles connected to the frame for raising and lowering the disposable drink carrier into and out of the box-type structure. Further, the beverage carrier comprises means for removably securing the box-type structure to a portion of a vehicle interior.

Dual-use lunch box - A dual-use lunch box comprises of an outer rectangular housing unit with one opening supported by five side walls in bond with each other. Herein container railing affixed to two parallel sidewalls serves to support removable food and beverage storage containers. An outer fabric cover with a zippered front flap encloses the rectangular box and is encased with insulation to maintain constant temperature. The outside of said fabric cover includes side pockets or pouches. Two sets of connectors are flanked 90 degrees apart on the outer sidewalls of said fabric cover to fasten a carrying strap in two different positions. The dual-use lunch box is distinctive in that it has a dual function. It allows food and beverage items to be stored in an organized manner in removable storage containers. The other function allows the storage containers to be removed to accommodate larger food items.

10-14-2010

20100224641

Heat flap cup sleeve - A cup holder sleeve is formed in pre-assembled, flat-folded form by die cutting a long, flat band from paperboard material. The flat sleeve has fold lines scored into the band at spaced apart positions tapering toward each other, and side edges at opposite ends of the band. The opposite ends are folded flat at the fold lines so that the side edges overlap each other and are glued together at their overlapping surfaces. Within the flat sleeve are two “D” shaped flaps that when folded back 180 degrees upon the sleeve itself produce a double paperboard layer of heat protection for the fingers when placed on the cup.

09-09-2010

20110073608

CASE - A holder for a device may have a receiver that captures an end of the device, and an engagement mechanism that may latch or secure the device into the holder. The holder may permit the device to be held in two or more different positions, and may secure the device in the holder when the holder may be oriented in several different orientations. The holder may operate in conjunction with a removable protective cover that may include features that interact with the engagement mechanism.

03-31-2011

20130043262

ONE-PIECE CONTAINER SLEEVE - A container sleeve designed to be fitted about a beverage container and formed of a single piece of material. The container sleeve includes a first body portion, a second body portion, a first connector and a second connector. The top edges of the body portions facing one another prior to the container sleeve being formed for fitting about the beverage container. The top edges defining a top opening of the container sleeve when the container sleeve is formed for fitting about the beverage container. The first connector is integrally connected to the first side edges of the first and second body portions and the second connector is integrally connected to the second side edges of the first and second body portions.

02-21-2013

20090272753

Self Forming Beverage Container Sleeve - A sleeve is provided for a beverage container, configured to be self formed on the beverage container and adapted to fit beverage containers having various diameters.

11-05-2009

20120312830

BOTTLE HOLDER - One aspect of the invention provides a cardboard bottle holder able to be supplied flat and easily configured into a secure shape able to hold a variety of different bottles and cans. The bottle holder comprises a single piece of cardboard shaped to form a generally rectangular body part having: a first slot in a first side adjacent a first end, to define a tab extending along part of the first end; and a second slot in a second side opposite the first side, adjacent a second end opposite the first end, to define a tab extending along part of the second end in the opposite direction to the first tab. The lengths of the first and second slots are designed so that they can be engaged with each other to hold the generally rectangular part in a generally cylindrical form with the ends brought together to overlap each other.

12-13-2012

20140246447

Vehicle Beverage Shield - A Vehicle Beverage Shield. The shield should protect the interior of a vehicle by capturing any spilled liquids around the interior cup holder(s). The shield should have a cup-shaped receptacle that inserts through an aperture formed in a protective mat. The protective mat should have an absorbant upper layer and a liquid-proof lower layers attached to one another. The shield should optionally accommodate one or more beverage cups.

09-04-2014

20110068114

Cup Sleeve - This document describes fixable cup sleeves. One of these cup sleeves is selectively fixable to a cup using a temperature-dependent adhesive that is effective to fix the cup sleeve to a disposable beverage cup when the cup is holding a warm or hot beverage. Another of these cups sleeves includes a fixing element capable of holding the cup sleeve in a closed position and fixing the cup sleeve to a disposable beverage cup when opened.

03-24-2011

20150034663

BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER - A beverage container holder may include a base having an interior compartment configured to support a beverage, and a flexible tab having a lock button extending therefrom. It may further include a housing configured to be mounted to the base such that the beverage is located between the base and the housing. The housing can have a lock hole configured to receive the lock button and secure the housing to the base. The housing also can have a release button separate and spaced apart from the lock hole. The release button may be configured to selectively engage the flexible tab without contacting the lock button to indirectly release the lock button from the lock hole.

02-05-2015

20120145731

THERMAL PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR A DRINKING CUP - An improved thermal protective sleeve is disclosed. The inventive sleeve is for use with drink cups including disposable drink cups for holding hot liquids. The inventive sleeve may be used in the conventional manner of thermal sleeves or it may be manipulated into a handle. The handle allows a user to hold a cup containing hot liquid in a manner that protects the user's hand in a situation where the liquid is so hot that holding the cup normally would be uncomfortable or dangerous.

06-14-2012

20160038375

Portable Canister Holder with a Collapsible Body - A portable canister holder is disclosed. The portable canister system comprises a collapsible substantially cylindrical, non-rigid body assembly comprising a plurality of vertical support rods configured to support a plurality of horizontal support restraints. The vertical support rods are able to pivot along with the horizontal supporting restraints, thereby collapsing the body assembly. The lowest horizontal support restraint further comprises a stopper to prevent the canister from being disconnected from the body assembly when in use. The portable canister holder further comprises an articulating joint member having a first end configured to attach to the body assembly and a second end configured to attach to a clamping device. The portable canister holder further comprises an IV holder configured to attach to the body assembly, the IV holder having a plurality of rods configured to support an IV bag.

02-11-2016

20140263381

BEVERAGE HOLDER HAVING SWIVEL MEMBER - A beverage holder includes a beverage container holder or beverage receptacle and attachment member. The beverage holder can be formed of a material that insulates the enclosed beverage from external sources of radiant and conducted heat (i.e. heat from a hand/or the sun). The beverage holder can be worn by a person on a belt or in a waistband or pocket by attaching it with a clip, or it can be affixed to a surface by using the adhesive strip. The beverage holder limits spilling of the beverage by use of a swivel mechanism comprised of a swivel attachment on the holder which slides into a receptacle on the attachment member. This mechanism allows the beverage holder to rotate 360 degrees and remain upright while a person stands, sits or moves. The attachment member can also contain a hinge to allow the beverage receptacle to tilt.

09-18-2014

20130240548

Stacking Container - Embodiments are presented herein that provide a beverage container made of a beverage holder and a base, wherein the base can be detached from the beverage holder and reattached repeatedly without rendering the base incapable of reattachment. In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the beverage holder is retained in an aperture in the base by an interference fit. The removability of the base from the beverage holder allows a plurality of bases to be stacked together and a plurality of beverage holders to be stacked together, for ease in storage and transport.

Debris Receiving Receptacle for Attachment to a Work Surface Edge - Disclosed is a receptacle for attachment to the edge of a horizontal work surface, comprising a mounting bracket that is adapted to slideably engage the edge of a work surface, and a waste container that is removably attachable to the bracket. The bracket includes an open center area forming an aperture for accepting and holding the waste container in a working position. The bracket can be attached without the use of specialized mounting hardware. Debris can be moved from the edge of the work surface, and deposited into the receptacle. The device can be installed and removed as needed, which prevents the need for permanent installation.

07-24-2014

20100001012

Container Wrap - A container wrap absorbs and/or collects condensation from the outside of a beverage container carrying a cold beverage, thereby reducing the inconvenience of the condensation. The wrap may include a sleeve and a base and may be foldable into a flat configuration such that it is easily stored yet easily opened for placement on a container. When opened, the base may be secured in a use configuration with an interference engagement between the base and an interior surface of the sleeve. The sleeve may have a frusto-conical shape so that a similarly shaped container is insertable into the wrap. An upper end of the sleeve may be configured to fit closely to the container around substantially the entire perimeter of the beverage container. A lower end of the sleeve may be configured to be separated from the perimeter of the beverage container.

01-07-2010

20140305954

Paper cup carrier - This paper cup carrier is made of flat single piece construction design that has a ring feature for cup insertion and a loop feature that can be pulled up to form a carry handle. This carry handle can be used to conveniently carry a cup on a finger. This cup carrier can also have a feature that bends to form a sleeve around the cup. This cup carrier can also have space to write user name or beverage type for personalizing.

10-16-2014

20100051633

Cup holder for Wheeled Luggage - Beverage holders adapted to attach to the upwardly extending arms of the handle assembly of a wheeled piece of luggage are described herein. The holders are adapted to twist and pivot when holding a cup with a beverage contained therein to maintain the axis of the beverage cup in a position generally orthogonal with a flat ground surface. The mechanism permitting the pivoting typically comprises a pair of opposing suspension arms that are fabricated of an elastomeric polymer that has sufficient tensile strength to support a beverage cup filled with a beverage but also has a sufficiently low flexural modulus to permit the cup to pivot when the angle of the handle assembly relative to the ground is changed.

03-04-2010

20140299616

Mounting Assembly for Refuse Containers - A mounting assembly to support a refuse container and mount the refuse container to a variety of objects. The mounting assembly includes a body portion extending along a first plane between a first end and a second end of the mounting assembly, a mounting portion extending along a second plane outwardly from the first plane, the mounting portion configured to be secured to a fixture, one or more support members at the first end of the mounting assembly, each of the one or more support members configured to couple to a corresponding portion of the container; and a retaining member at the second end of the mounting assembly, the retaining member configured to retain a fastening member that is to extend around at least a portion of an exterior perimeter of the container.

10-09-2014

20100072216

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FREEZING, STORING AND THAWING BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MATERIALS - A system for use in storing biopharmaceutical materials includes a holder and a container for holding biopharmaceutical materials therein. The container includes a storage portion and a sampling portion connected to each other by a connecting portion. The holder has a storage cavity receiving the storage portion and a sampling cavity receiving the sampling portion. The holder includes a first portion and second portion. The container is received between the first portion and the second portion to connect the container to the holder. The holder includes an interior storage cradle bounding the storage cavity of the holder. The holder includes an interior sampling cradle bounding the sampling cavity. The sampling cradle is separated from the storage cradle and connected to the storage cradle by a passage receiving the connecting portion connecting the storage portion to the sampling portion. An outer rim of the holder is connected to the cradle and separated from the cavity.

03-25-2010

20140299615

HOLDER AND LIQUID CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A holder for a liquid container, and an assembly of such a holder and a liquid container. The liquid container can be clamped or enclosed in the holder by a closing part which comprises a pouring spout which can be connected or is connected to a filling opening of the liquid container.

10-09-2014

20120074156

ACCESSORY FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND METHOD - An accessory for use with a container has a body defining a generally circular upper opening and a base. The body may also have at least one expansion slot extending downwardly from the upper opening through the body towards the base. The body may also have at least one tab or nub extending inward near the upper opening. The body may also have feet at the base.

03-29-2012

20130213986

BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER AND INSULATOR - A beverage container holder for use in releasably securing a beverage container to a generally vertical member, such as an umbrella tube. The holder is flexible, and may be made from multiple layers of material or from a single layer (for example leather). The holder includes a friction sheet for providing augmented frictional engagement with the vertical member.

08-22-2013

20130256325

CONTAINER INSERT - A container insert, and an apparatus and a method of producing the container insert. The container insert is formed as a deformable pouch adapted to be received in an interior of an associated container. The pouch has a closed lower end, an open upper end, and spaced apart sealed edges. The lower end of the pouch includes two leg portions. The pouch is manipulateable to generally conform to the interior of the contained and form a hollow interior space therein for receiving an object and providing a lining for the interior of the container. The apparatus and the method for producing the insert provides for a substantially automatic and continuous production of the insert from a roll of material.

10-03-2013

20140197187

Firkin - A paper pouch that holds sugar pouches to a side wall of a disposable beverage or food container, namely but not limited to, a conventional paper coffee cup, when it is attached to said container by way of a peel-and-stick action. The pouch has flexible front and rear walls attached together, along opposite vertical edges defining and supporting an open top. Respective bottom edges of the front and rear walls are connected by a medial strip extending from a medial portion of a bottom edge of the front wall across that extends to the rear wall. The opposite side of the medial strip contains a pressure sensitive adhesive to affix the pouch to a disposable beverage or food container. When the paper pouch is filled with condiments, the front and rear walls of the pouch bow apart so that the lateral sides lift away from the side of the disposable container so that food or drink that spills over the top of the container does not come into contact with the condiments, ie. coffee does not spill on and damage the sugar packages.

07-17-2014

20160095456

Cup holder with a handle - A beverage cup holder with a handle constructed from a thin, elongated strip of material. The general shape can be described as having: tabs that extend from the strip along the top and bottom portions of the longitudinal edges to serve as securing flaps; and one cutout on either end of the strip provide an open space that can be utilized as a handle. The strip is wrapped around a cup and joined at the tabs, which are folded down and secured. The cup holder with a handle that is subsequently formed can be placed around a cup with a close fit, and held by the handle. These products are easy to hold. The handle is such that it separates the cup from direct contact with the user, leaving the user unaffected by the temperature, and provides a clear view of printed decoration.

04-07-2016

20120091156

Reusable Beverage Sleeve and Methods of Use Thereof - Reusable beverage sleeves and methods of use are disclosed herein. The inventive reusable beverage sleeves can be removably coupled or operatively engaged with a beverage container. The reusable beverage sleeve typically comprises a first section and a second section. The first section includes a pocket with which to store and secure various items. The second section and the first section form a generally tubular sleeve having an upper edge and a lower edge which creates an opening to receive the beverage container of a user's appendage (e.g., a wrist, forearm, ankle, or calf). The first and second sections are typically substantially comprised of a flexible fabric, such as elastic or similar elastomer material.

04-19-2012

20100224642

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROTATABLE DISPLAY AND SERVER ENSEMBLE HAVING RECONFIGURABLE AND INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS - A rotatable centerpiece provides a decorative element for displaying and serving food items on a dining table with reconfigurable and interchangeable components. The centerpiece provides connectable containers for food, condiments, nuts and the like, and decorative items such as flowers, arrangements or fish in water. A base assembly includes a turntable and a platter or bowl. The platter or bowl is removably engaged with the turntable. The base assembly supports other upper components, such as a bud stem or vase, a globe, a brandy snifter, a pillow disk and/or a dip bowl, which may be arrayed in numerous interlocking configurations.

09-09-2010

20150069075

CUP HOLDER WITH MORE AND LESS FLEXIBLE PORTIONS AND RECESSED MOVABLE HANDLE - A cup holder sidewall includes a recess adapted to receive at least part of a handle having upper and lower socket engaging portions received in sockets in upper and lower flanges defining the recesses. The socket engaging portions permit the handle to be displaced from the sidewall recesses to a position projecting outward from the sidewall to permit the handle to be grasped in one hand. The sidewall includes at least one flexible segment extending through the sidewall from the inner surface to the outer surface, which may also extend from the upper margin to the lower margin. Each flexible segment renders the sidewall sufficiently flexible to allow the sidewall to adjust to receive cups of varying sizes and shapes.

03-12-2015

20140263380

Tank retaining bracket - The gas tank retaining device of the present invention is particularly usable for retaining oxygen cylinders with respect to emergency equipment such as mobile stretchers that need to be transported in vehicles. Security of heavy oxygen or gas tanks is achieved by providing a housing with an access opening and a uniquely configured locking mechanism for retaining a generally cylindrical tank preferably in a horizontal orientation. The locking mechanism is steady state biased in a closed or retaining position for holding the tank within the housing and can be moved to a releasing position responsive to manual manipulation thereof.

09-18-2014

20140076910

Carrier Devices And Carrier Systems For Carrying And Transporting Containers - A carrier device for containers, the carrier device has a body that includes a planar bottommost surface and at least one opening. The opening in the body is configured to receive at least one container at a time. Moreover, the opening has an inside periphery configured to receive containers having different outer periphery configurations.

03-20-2014

20100102073

Mug minder - A device for use on any flat surface. A mug minder It is four sides, only. Its shape is square with angled sides. It is placed with the larger open bottom resting upon a flat surface and the opening of the slot for a mug handle is up. The open top is smaller than the open bottom so as to be the best fit for a typical mug. A mug handle fits into the slot. A mug minder reduces the potential for serious spills by the hundreds of millions of people who drink coffee, tea, etc. at their work place. The stability necessary for a mug minder to slide when nudged is achieved by the bottom of a mug minder and the mug inside of it sliding simultaneously because the top of the angled side pushes the mug placed in the mug minder.

04-29-2010

20100096396

Holder for Beverage Containers - Holders for beverage containers are provided that can hold a beverage container in place and also seal or cover the beverage container, making it more difficult for foreign matter to enter the beverage container. The holder includes a base in which an actuator is mounted. Upper and lower rails are connected to and biased toward each other by the actuator. Upper and lower arms and upper and lower plates are, respectively, connected to the upper and lower rails. The upper and lower plates axially restrain the beverage container from above and below. A locking arm selectively engages at least one of the actuator and the upper and lower arms in a manner that supplements the biasing force provided by the actuator, clamping the upper and lower plates more tightly against the beverage container, and fixing the upper and lower plates in that condition, so that the beverage container is securely and tightly held between the upper and lower plates.

04-22-2010

20140217108

STAND FOR CARBON DIOXIDE HORN AND ACCESSORY - A stand for a hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn. The stand can retain the hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn without having to be stored near the compressed gas source. The stand also includes a protrusion for storing an accessory associated with the hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn. Also disclosed is a kit containing a stand, hand-operated carbon dioxide discharge horn and an accessory for hand-operated discharge horn.

08-07-2014

20140319157

Cupholder for Storing Cups Beneath Surfaces - A cupholder comprising a structural member that can be readily affixed to a substantially flat surface and that can grip the protruding upper rim of certain cups. The cupholder will provide storage for a cup having a protruding upper rim beneath a substantially flat surface, including, but not limited to, a plate, bowl, table, desk, or countertop.

10-30-2014

20140110420

ADAPTABLE BIN WITH RETRACTABLE CUP HOLDER - An adaptable bin having a retractable cup holder includes a bin wall and a bin floor. The bin wall and the bin floor define a storage volume, which substantially encapsulates the retractable cup holder. A plurality of spiral links are movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. At least one of the plurality of spiral links is operatively attached to one of the bin wall and the bin floor. A cup holder axis is defined by the plurality of spiral links, each of which rotates about the cup holder axis between the stowed position and deployed position. The plurality of spiral links define the retractable cup holder in the deployed position.

04-24-2014

20100032439

RECYCLING SYSTEM AND CARRYING APPARATUS - A recycling system and carrying apparatus to allow individuals to carry recycling containers and the like. The carrying apparatus includes at least one support arm adapted to engage a support such that the carrying apparatus hangs therefrom, and at least one carrying arm operably connected to the at least one support arm. The carrying arm is adapted to secure an item to be carried by the carrying apparatus. The at least one carrying arm is adapted to pivot relative to the at least one support arm.

02-11-2010

20100176139

STEMWARE HOLDER - A stemware holder maintains a piece of stemware in an upright position even during turbulent conditions. An embodiment has a base extending downward from a cap. The cap has a lower portion with a flat surface and an upper portion with two prongs that define a slot. A wall extends around part of the perimeters of the upper and lower portions and has a front opening. The upper and lower portions, partial perimeter wall, and front opening define a groove. The groove narrows slightly from the front to the rear. The stemware holder base is insertable into the recess of a standard cup holder. The base of a piece of stemware can be slid into the groove through the front opening with the stem extending through the slot. The prongs and groove collectively assist in maintaining the stemware upright. Another embodiment employs a similar cap that is fixable directly to a surface without insertion into a cup holder recess.

07-15-2010

20100176138

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES - There is a commercial wiring system and method for wiring, which is designed to increase the speed of installation of wiring devices. In one embodiment of the invention there is a bracket which is designed to receive an adapted wiring box. This bracket has tabs for fixing to a wiring box to form an electrical box. The bracket can be coupled to another bracket that is adjustable in length and includes at least two legs, with a first leg being slidable in position in relation to a second track. A first set of tracks in the first assembly is designed to receive the second set of tracks in the second assembly in a telescoping or nested manner. The adjustable electrical box assembly can include a box section, a mounting plate and a mud ring or plaster ring.

07-15-2010

20130313272

POUR ASSIST DEVICE - A pour assist device. The pour assist device can include an outlet and a closure receiver proximal the outlet. The pour assist device can include a container support shroud extending from the closure receiver. The container support shroud can have an interior surface sized and dimensioned to envelop at least a part of a container. The container support shroud can include a connecting member proximal the closure receiver. The pour assist device can include a handle extending from the container support shroud.

11-28-2013

20090255945

Beverage Can Holder - A beverage can holder that can be used with a conventional beverage can includes an elongate, generally cylindrical body portion, an upper end portion, and a lower end portion. The upper and lower end portions are adapted to engage the upper and lower ends of the can, respectively. The lower end portion has a bottom surface that is configured to stabilize the holder-can combination on a flat surface. The body portion is configured to be securely grasped. A first alternative embodiment has a lower end portion with multiple legs that increases the stability of the holder-can combination. A second alternative embodiment has a lower end portion with a large ring that supports the holder-can combination.

10-15-2009

20100006582

CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A container assembly includes a first container, a second container, and a connecting unit. The first container has an opening and a rim that defines the opening. The second container has a wall formed with a slit unit. The connecting unit includes an upper hook section hooked removably onto the rim of the first container, a lower hook section extended removably through the slit unit for hooking the wall of the second container onto the lower hook section, and an intermediate section interconnecting the upper hook section and the lower hook section.

01-14-2010

20100264153

BOOK-LIKE PACKAGING STRUCTURE FOR RECEIVING A BLISTER PACK - A book-like packaging structure for receiving at least one blister pack having at least one receptacle. The book-like packaging structure includes at least one inner blister pack retainer for receiving the at least one blister pack, the at least one inner blister pack retainer having an inner edge, an outer edge, a first retainer portion and a second retainer portion, said second retainer portion adjacent an inner spine panel having a width equal to or greater than the depth of the at least one receptacle; and a cover for enclosing the at least one inner blister pack retainer, the cover having a first cover portion having an inner edge, a second cover portion having an inner edge and a spine, the spine joined to the inner edge of the first cover portion and the inner edge of the second cover portion, wherein the inner spine panel rests against the spine such that the inner edge of the at least one inner blister pack retainer is positioned adjacent to the spine of the cover. A method of making a book-like packaging structure is also provided.

10-21-2010

20140076909

Painter's Pal - The Painters Pal is a lightweight, portable platform that can be adjusted to a pitched roof, thus allowing it to keep your required painting, but not limited to, equipment level. This allows you to have your hands free for work and safety. The elevation bar and foot, which are detachable, are what allows you to adjust the Painters Pal up and down to achieve the correct pitch; when detached, the Painters Pal can be used on any level surface, creating duality. This tool was designed to assist, but not limited to, a painter. The Painters Pal was designed with three separate compartments so a, but not limited to, one gallon paint can, brush, scraper, rag and even a soft drink can may be transported. With the carrying handle, it can be transported from place to place with no trouble, even up and down a ladder.

03-20-2014

20160045048

BEVERAGE CONTAINER GRIP APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A beverage container grip that can be secured onto various types of furniture and can secure various sizes of beverage containers. The beverage container grip includes arcuate arms pivotally mounted and biased in a first direction. The arms are moved against the bias, a beverage container placed between the arms, and the arms then move under the bias to secure the container. The grip includes an opening to receive the furniture therein, the opening being closed by rotation of a screw to retain the furniture in the opening.

02-18-2016

20130087572

BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER HAVING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL FIGURE - An insulated beverage container holder that incorporates a three-dimensional stuffed figure. Certain disclosed embodiments comprise three-dimensional stuffed figures of animals and, in some embodiments, of cartoon characters. Any three-dimensional object may be portrayed, such as scenes (e.g. a city), buildings (e.g. a castle), toys (e.g. an alphabet block or blocks), sporting equipment (e.g. a baseball and bats, or ballet slippers), etc.

04-11-2013

20130140320

Containers and Overwraps Comprising Thermoplastic Polymer Material, and Related Methods for Making the Same - A container comprises a wall and a bottom. The wall includes a thermoplastic polymer material, and forms a cylindrical shape. The thermoplastic polymer material has a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers long. The bottom is joined to an end of the cylindrical shape to close the end such that the beverage and/or other items disposed inside the cylindrical shape don't escape through the end of the shape.

06-06-2013

20130020339

WINE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE BOX - This invention is related to a wine transport and storage box which transports and stores wine in a favorable state while putrefaction thereof is suppressed. The wine transport and storage box comprises a housing for accommodating one or a plurality of wine bottles, sealing means for accommodating and sealing the wine bottle therein while suppressing intrusion of putrefactive bacteria, a buffer material for protecting the wine bottle accommodated in the housing, and a cave environment enclosed space enclosing an environment in a cave in which the wine is stored. The buffer material creates an environment in which yeasts and microorganisms specific to a cave where the wine to be transported is stored can easily live and more faithfully reproduces the environment in the cave in the cave environment enclosed space.

01-24-2013

20150291313

Article for Use as Sleeve or Coaster with a Beverage Container - An article that can be formed into a sleeve or a coaster for a beverage container. The article includes: (a) a first sheet that is at least sufficiently flexible to be wrapped around the cylindrical body of the beverage container to position an inner surface of an end portion of the first sheet adjacent an outer surface of a tab portion of the first sheet to form an overlapping area between the end portion and the tab portion; (b) a first adhesive on a first portion of an inner surface of the first sheet, wherein the first portion is at least partially within the overlapping area; and (c) a second adhesive on a second portion of the inner surface of the first sheet, wherein the second portion is at least partially outside the overlapping area, and wherein the first adhesive and the second adhesive can be the same or different.

10-15-2015

20090294462

Tub-its - Tub-its decorative covers for plastic grocery store food tubs and/or plastic bottles are designed to transform the use and appearance of the food tubs. They are light-weight, and fit snugly over the tubs/bottles so that tubs/bottles can now creatively match décor for home, picnic, camping, sandbox, and other fun areas. This means they can hold fruit, soap bars, plants, dinner rolls, flowers and so much more. The lip on the top rim allows for use of the tub/bottle lid if desired.

12-03-2009

20150360106

Device for Allowing Small Cups to Temporarily Sit Inside Larger Beer Pong Cups - An adapter device that enables small drinking cups to fit within larger beer pong drinking cups by adjusting the circumference of the smaller cups at the small cup rim. A continuous elastic band on the top rim of the small cup it to rest nearly flush inside a larger cup for multi-levels of alcohol consumption. These devices can be removed for reuse and/or collected during game play.

12-17-2015

20120111880

CONTAINER-SUPPORTING APPARATUS - A container-supporting apparatus includes a housing, a holder, a cup-supporting body, a flap, an elastic member for urging the flap in a direction of an insertion hole, a shaft part provided on either (for example, the flap) of the holder or the flap, and a shaft-bearing part provided on the other (for example, the holder) and provided with a shaft-bearing part capable of receiving the shaft part. When the holder is stored in the housing, the cup-supporting body contacts the flap whereby the shaft part moves inside the shaft-bearing hole of the shaft-bearing part.

05-10-2012

20130206783

HOLDER FOR CYLINDRICAL OR CONICAL CONTAINERS - A holder for cylindrical or conical containers includes holding fingers distributed around a vertical central axis. Each finger has a base attached in a connecting region to a base area and includes a first finger segment extending from the base to an area at maximum distance from the base area. The outer area of the finger is tiltable away from the axis away from a base position about a first hinge in the connecting region. A second finger segment extends outwardly from the first finger segment and from a second hinge formed in the outer area to a free end. In the base position, these second finger segments extend at an angle relative to the axis so that the free ends are closer to the axis than the outer areas. The free ends of the second finger segments are displaced outward, away from the axis via the second hinges.

08-15-2013

20140021212

Receptacle Base - A receptacle base is provided. The receptacle base may comprise a retaining member having an upper and a lower surface. The retaining member may further include an inner peripheral, edge, the inner peripheral edge being sized and shaped to substantially correspond to a receptacle to removably receive the receptacle therein. The receptacle may further include a base member. The base member may Include a top and a bottom surface, the top surface being connected to the lower surface of the retaining member such that the receptacle sets on the top surface to the base member when received within the inner peripheral edge of the retaining member. Certain aspects may provide for at least a portion of the bottom, surface of the base member being formed of a material adapted to substantially prevent horizontal movement (e.g., movement side-to-side, front-to-back, vice versa, etc.) of the receptacle base during use.

01-23-2014

20130206782

Disposable Sleeve For Vehicle Cup Holder - One example embodiment is directed to a disposable sleeve for a vehicle cup holder. The sleeve includes a rigid ring portion that includes a horizontal lip or flange, and a flexible, cup-shaped portion that is attached to the ring. Preferably, the bottom surface of the lip and the cup-shaped portion include non-residual adhesive for removably-securing the sleeve to a vehicle's cup holder. In this respect, if I user spills liquid, food, or other dirt inside the sleeve, the sleeve can be easily removed and replaced.

Beverage container holder for above-ground swimming pools - A cup holder for use with an above-ground swimming pool of the type having a rigid side wall. The cup holder is formed rigid plastic and includes a beverage container retainer and a pool attachment element. The beverage container retainer includes a top wall with a cup-holding aperture. Extending downward from the front of the top wall is a connecting member which connects the top wall to a horizontal cup supporting member located underneath and parallel to the horizontal top member. Extending upward from the back of the beverage container member is another vertical member connecting to the pool attachment element. The pool attachment member comprises a horizontal shelf which rests on the ledge of the side wall of the pool. At the back of the pool attachment member and extending down is a hook for attaching the cup holder to a lip of the pool's side wall's ledge.

03-15-2012

20140361025

DISPLAY SHIELD HAVING A COLLAPSIBLE HOLDER FOR A BEVERAGE - A display shield assembly adapted to hold a beverage. The display shield assembly construction includes a display shield and a collapsible beverage container frame. The collapsible beverage container frame comprises a substantially circular container stabilizer and a strap. The strap is integrally connected to the substantially circular container stabilizer. The strap includes at least one surface portion that is attached to the display shield. The collapsible beverage container frame supports a beverage container in wedged suspension under the force of gravity.

12-11-2014

20120097691

Arrangeable husbandry system and method - Arrangeable systems and methods that provide capabilities of utilizing a single husbandry container in multiple dispositions. The systems and methods are practiced in varying combinations by differing embodiments, with many of the embodiments' husbandry containers, for example, being well suited for both alterable suspension on a repositionable member as well as stable placement as tableware. Among the parts utilized in many of embodiments are base, arrangeable member, and container portions.

CUP WRAP - A cup wrap made of plastics in a conical tubular shape by injection molding, having a corrugated light transmissive body wall and a bottom rim radially inwardly protruded from the bottom edge of the body wall.

07-05-2012

20120118902

Keg cup holder - A keg cup holder has a plurality of cup holder openings, each encircling a recessed cup support, for securely holding cups in place on top of a beer keg. A through opening in the center is provided to allow the keg pump and dispenser tube/handle to extend vertically above the keg cup holder, so as to allow for its free operation. A side wall is sized to allow the keg cup holder to fit atop standard barrel kegs. Support members extend downward from the side wall to prevent the keg cup holder from shifting and to provide added stability. To facilitate portability, the keg cup holder is preferably constructed of an inexpensive and lightweight yet robust material. In one embodiment, it may be folded into a compact position for moving and storage. A handle may be attached to the center support member.

05-17-2012

20140048550

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PORTABLE BEVERAGE HOLDING DEVICE - A system for a beverage holding device according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to provide a receiving section for a beverage container and at least one accessory receiving area. In one embodiment, the system for a beverage holding device comprises a center receiving portion and two accessory receiving areas disposed opposite each other along an exterior surface of the center receiving portion. A stabilizing device for securing the beverage holder to the ground may extend downwardly from a base of the center receiving portion.

02-20-2014

20120074155

Integral handle and holder for removable cups - A holder for removable cups provides critical advantages for safe evacuation and efficient transport of removable cups. The holder securely carries a single removable cup by providing an interference fit that increases with the weight of the contents carried. The holder allows for safe evacuation of the contents of a single cup through provision of an integral handle extending down from the ring holder. When the invention is loaded with a removable cup, multiples of this Invention can be stacked in an offset fashion by inserting the handle of one unit into the vertical hollow in the handle of the next unit. The security of the cluster increases with the weight of the contents yet jamming is avoided through the provision of flat features in the handle. The offset pattern of stacking is also determined by the provision of flats in the vertical hollow in the handle. The Invention, when empty, can be nested stacked.

03-29-2012

20100044388

CONTAINER FOR USE IN A VEHICLE - A container for storing items in a vehicle. The container includes a base and a plurality of planar surfaces affixed to the base and extending up toward an open upper end. The planar surfaces taper inwardly with the base having a width greater than a width of the upper end. The plurality of planar surfaces and base surround an interior area for storing items. The container is prevented from tipping over when positioned on a horizontal surface because of the wide base. The container may also have curved walls and a circular base. In addition, the container may include a device for retaining a beverage container in the interior area. The container may also include a plurality of divider walls for dividing the interior area into separate storage areas.

FOOD AND CONDIMENT CONTAINER - A combination food and condiment container comprising: a food container with an open top; a condiment container designed so that manual pressure will expel condiment from it; a condiment delivery tube; and a sanitary seal. One end of the tube is attached through a wall of the condiment container. The other end of the tube is positioned for delivery of the condiment to the food inside the food container. The sanitary seal is removably attached to the other end of the tube. The tube is bendable and rotatable. The food and condiment containers are attached together a flange on the condiment container and a mating slide on the food container; contact adhesive; a strip of hook and loop fastener; etc. The condiment container may be a flexible pouch or a syringe. Alternatively, the flexible pouch could be surrounded by an enclosure and a linkage provided so that pressure can be applied from outside of the enclosure to the pouch inside the enclosure. A hole may also be provided through a wall of the food container so that the tube may be passed through the hole.

12-22-2011

20140239003

CARRYING DEVICE FOR CONTAINERS - A carrying device for containers may include a band. The band may be cylindrical and have an inside wall and an outside wall. A handle may attach to the outside wall of the band. In certain embodiments, the handle may be attached by at least one fastener. In certain embodiments, a plate, having at least one hole, may be attached to the inside wall of the band and the band may be sandwiched by the plate and the handle.

INSULATING KNITTED BEVERAGE JACKET COZY - The present invention relates to an insulating knit bottle cozy jacket which provides a tight fit, insulation, a coaster bottom as well as the ability to have decorative cover.

12-04-2014

20160106245

CONTAINER HOLDER - A container holder includes: a case having a support opening and a pair of attachment walls arranged on both side portions of the support opening; a support member; and a spring member. Each attachment wall has a spring attachment portion protruding in a direction being away from the support opening, an upper stopper groove being located at a level higher than that of the spring attachment portion, and a lower stopper groove being located at a level lower than that of the spring attachment portion. The support member has an upper stopper protrusion detachably latched in the upper stopper groove, and a lower stopper protrusion detachably latched in the lower stopper groove. The spring member formed of a double torsion spring is pivotally supported by the spring attachment portion, and the support member is held between the attachment wall and the spring member.

04-21-2016

20140361024

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT DISPENSERS - The present invention generally relates to dispensers for holding a consumables box containing consumable products such as, but not limited to, disposable latex gloves. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a continuous front plate with an aperture for extracting the consumable products, continuous side plates, and separable back plates that develop a load path with the continuous front plate after the dispenser has been mounted onto a mounting surface. The dispenser may include one or more spring mechanisms that urge the consumables box into a forward and centered position within the dispenser. The continuous front plate resists undesired deflection when subjected to an outward force. In another embodiment, one or more surfaces of the dispenser may be overlaid with a woodgrain laminate for aesthetic purposes.

12-11-2014

20130126540

APPARATUS FOR CARRYING ONE OR MORE ITEMS - An apparatus for carrying one or more items is provided. In an implementation, an example carrying device includes a flexible band and adjustable fasteners that may be attached to a variety of articles, such as the handle of a piece of rolling luggage, to secure drinks from spilling and to manage other personal articles. The example carrying device is adjustable to attach to articles of various sizes, for example to a narrow handle or to a large cooler, while securing containers in an upright position.

05-23-2013

20120091155

Freestanding Cup Holder - The present invention provides a system and method for holding more than one beverage using a single permanent cup holder. The system includes one or more freestanding cup holders connected to a base cup holder, which in turn is capable of being attached to the permanent cup holder.

04-19-2012

20150366388

Condiment Packet Holder - A holder for a single-serving condiment packet that allows an opened packet to maintain an upright position without spilling its inner contents and also without having the opening of the open packet touch any part of the holder. The single-serving condiment packet holder has a thin three-dimensional cavity which is defined by one or more internal sidewalls. The holder may also have sidewalls, a base side, and a top side that is any geometric shape. A clip may be used to suspend the holder.

12-24-2015

20160106246

LIFTABLE CONTAINER HOLDER - A liftable container holder of the present invention includes a case part that defines a receiving space therein and has an opening of the receiving space, an outer cylinder part that is disposed in the receiving space and reciprocatingly movable through the opening in an outward direction of the receiving space, an inner cylinder part that is disposed in the receiving space and reciprocatingly movable through the opening in an inward direction of the receiving space, and a lifting part that displaces the inner cylinder part and the outer cylinder part in directions different from each other. The lifting part has a link member including a one-end part connected to the outer cylinder part, an other-end part connected to the inner cylinder part, and a rotating support part rotatably supported in the case part between the one-end part and the other-end part.

04-21-2016

20150297009

Weighted Cup Holder and Identification Medallion - The present invention provides an apparatus for holding fluid containing cups and protecting the cups and fluid from tilting and spilling. The apparatus includes a weighted base portion and sidewalls. The sidewalls extend from the outer edge of the weighted base to form an expanded sidewall portion. The expanded sidewall portion provides a holding portion that includes a hollow chamber adapted to hold the cup. The chamber is formed by the sidewall extending upwardly from the weighted base into the expanded sidewall portion.

10-22-2015

20120292332

SERVING ASSEMBLY - A serving assembly comprises a plurality of serving bowls, and an associated bowl holder for releasably retaining the serving bowls, so that the serving bowls and bowl holder can be conveniently handled as an integrated unit. The bowl holder includes a central handle portion, and a plurality of support portions extending outwardly from the handle portion, with the support portions configured to respectively receive the plurality of serving bowls. The bowl holder is provided with a plurality of retention elements which respectively engage the serving bowls so that each bowl is securely, yet releasably, retained by the bowl holder. Convenient, simultaneous serving of different food items or the like is thus facilitated.

11-22-2012

20120234845

Inverted Bottle Holder - An inverted bottle holder is described for holding a bottle with a neck upside down inside a container having an exterior wall. The bottle holder includes a clip having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced to accept the exterior wall of the container in between, wherein the clip is formed having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the container, and a deck connected to the clip and extending into the container, the deck including an aperture sized to accept the neck of the bottle, such that the bottle is held upside down in the container when inserted into the aperture.

CUP HOLDER WITH ADJUSTABLE DEPTH - A cup holder with an adjustable depth includes: a cup-holder base, having at least one accommodation hole; a fixed cup holder, fixed in the accommodation hole of the cup-holder base; and a moveable cup holder, moveably sleeved over the fixed cup holder and capable of rotating around the fixed cup holder to ascend and descend, where during ascending and descending of the moveable cup holder, an inner cavity of the moveable cup holder and an inner cavity of the fixed cup holder jointly define a container placement hole for placement of containers of different heights. The present invention solves the problem that containers of different heights placed in the cup holder easily fall out when the automobile is accelerating, hard braking or travelling over uneven road surfaces. In addition, after the moveable cup holder descends to the lowest position, the moveable cup holder can completely overlap the fixed cup holder, so that the entire cup holder has a small height and is therefore suitable for installation in a thin interior trim part of the automobile, for example, in the armrest at the rear seat, thereby saving interior trim space in the automobile.

01-07-2016

20140144924

Caddy Adapter - A moulded adapter that securely joins together insulated can beverage containers or insulated bottle beverage containers into pool noodles. The caddy adapter has 6 ribs with two stages on each rib and a different degree pitch on each stage. The top rib stage has a pitch that securely holds insulated can beverage containers. The bottom rib stage has a pitch that securely holds insulated bottle beverage containers. The insulated beverage containers are easily inserted or removed from the adapter. The beverage containers are securely held in the adapter by the ribs and at the same time the adapter is securely held in a pool noodle by the adapter nipple.

05-29-2014

20140138396

INFANT BOTTLE HOLDER - An infant bottle holder for infants under the age of one year of age comprising a central sleeve and one or more protrusion. Said protrusion having ergonomic features that assist an infant at a young age to grasp or leverage said bottle within said bottle holder to independently feed. Said infant bottle holder for infants under age of one year of age further having multisensory features that stimulates and encourages mental emotional development.

05-22-2014

20140158700

CONTAINER, HOLDING DEVICE, HOLDING SYSTEM AND INJECTION AID - A container for pharmaceutical preparations includes a base body. The container has at least one first holding means embodied such that it can work together with a corresponding second holding means of a holding device for the container in order to hold the base body securely on the holding device.

06-12-2014

20160015222

Shower Bottle Holder - An inexpensive and simple to manufacture holder for inverted bottles or containers of different sizes, shapes, and materials is described. The holder comprises a housing, a base, and at least one aperture. The housing includes an opening at the top adapted in size to receive and support the container in a stable position. The housing also includes a bottom that connects to a base which rests on a surface and supports the housing. The apertures are located on or near the bottom of the housing to allow water to drain from the housing when the apparatus is resting on the surface of, for example, a shower or bathtub.

01-21-2016

20120273509

CUP SLEEVE WITH A CONTAINER - A cup sleeve with a container has a sleeve body and a container. The container is attached securely to an outside wall of the sleeve body, and the container has an inner cavity and a top opening. With the container attached to the sleeve body, the customers can put the packed seasonings like sugar, coffee cream or even cookies in the container.

11-01-2012

20140117031

Self-Anchoring Low-Profile Container Anchor With Directional Release And Attachment Capability - A self-anchoring, low profile container anchor with directional release and attachment capability comprises a lower base member, an upper movable member adapted for attachment to a container, and a seal member on the base member. The seal member is configured to engage an external reference surface and form a substantially airtight seal therewith that defines a periphery of a controlled pressure zone. A sealing valve disposed on a valve seat is operably connected to the movable member for lifting off the valve seat and vent the controlled pressure zone when the movable member is raised a first predetermined distance. However, the movable member can tilt a second predetermined tilting distance without the sealing valve lifting off the valve seat, thus providing tilt resistance.

05-01-2014

20120255963

Extension Device - A extension device is a long flexible rod that is attached to a plastic cup holder and is designed to assist a disabled users who is able to drink a cold beverage from a small cup without using their hands.

CONTAINER OR UTENSIL SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A container support apparatus can include a base body having a first portion, a second portion, and a boundary region between the first and second portions. The apparatus can include a first straight lateral connector member and a second straight lateral connector member, each formed at least in part from the first portion of the base body. The apparatus can include a bottom support member disposed in a coplanar position with the first portion of the base body in an undeployed state. The first and second lateral connector members can undergo downward angular pitching in conjunction with the bottom support member undergoing simultaneous vertical translation and planar rotation relative to the second portion of the base body during transition from the undeployed state to a deployed state, and the bottom support member can maintain a parallel orientation relative to the second portion of the base body during this transition.

03-10-2016

20110259906

Cup holder - A cup holder includes a tray, a lid rotatably supported at the tray and rotating the lid between a lid housed position which covers the tray and a lid deployed position which opens the tray, an urging device for rotating the lid toward the lid deployed position from the housed position, a holder base rotatably supported at the tray and rotating between a holder housed position which is housed in the tray and a holder deployed position which protrudes from the tray, and a holder main body slidably attached to the holder base. A holder moving device allows the holder main body to rotate with the holder base by moving the lid from the lid housed position to the lid deployed position by the urging device, and allows the holder main body to slide in a direction separating from the holder base when the lid reaches a predetermined rotational angle.

DELIVERY VERIFICATION SYSTEM - A system for providing correct delivery of pharmaceuticals or the like to a patient location has a mounting body, a matching plate, a storage box and elements for associating a particular matching plate, affixed to a surface of the mounting body, with a particular storage box. The mounting body should be adapted to be fixed in place at the patient location, thereby fixing in place a storage body engaged in it. The storage box has a unitarily-formed storage body, with an open face hingedly fitted with a door for closing the open face. Proper association of the matching plate with the particular occurs when the associating elements of the storage box and the matching plate register with each other, allowing an element of the mounting body to engage the storage box. Disengagement of the element can be effected only through access to the interior of the storage body.

06-09-2011

20110240665

Support structure for stabilizing a container - A structure for stabilizing a container includes a base having at least one dimension greater than a horizontal dimension of the container. A generally vertical member extends from the base in contact with the container. An adjustable securing member engages the generally vertical member and the container, and maintains contact between the container and the generally vertical member to secure the container above the base, such that the base retains the container in a generally upright orientation. The container is thereby prevented from spilling and/or falling when unintentionally provided with a lateral force or placed at an angle with respect to a generally horizontal surface.

10-06-2011

20110174831

Holder for a container - The article of manufacture is a container holder for use primarily in a vehicle. The holder has a base with a ridge that almost completely encircles the base. The ridge almost completely encircles a container shaped cavity in the base. Along the sides of the cavity, C shaped clamping devices are attached. The C shaped clamping devices are of sufficient strength so that when a container is placed within the cavity the container will be held securely within the cavity by the C shaped clamping devices. The base is attached to a vehicle by screws passing through openings in the bottom of the base.

07-21-2011

20090101662

MULTIPACK FOR CUPS AND POTS - This invention relates to a multipack that includes multiple containers positioned within two adjacent rows of apertures formed in a sheet having an integral handle, resulting in a package of two or more containers and a flexible handle extending therefrom.

04-23-2009

20090114661

Holder - Disclosed is a holder including: a holder body within which a hollow portion for receiving and supporting an object is formed; and at least one protrusion protruding from an outer circumferential surface of the holder body and thereby preventing a hand holding the holder body from slipping upward.

05-07-2009

20090152285

TAB STRUCTURE FOR CONTROLLING CUPS IN VEHICLES - A cup holder with a securing mechanism for use in a vehicular cup holder for receiving and securing different sized cups. The cup holder includes a cylindrical opening defined by a cylindrical wall and bottom wall, tab openings formed in the cylindrical wall, tabs projecting through the openings, and a biasing device for biasing the tabs. The tabs are attached to the cup holder so as to be movable in a horizontal direction and to be rotatable in a vertical direction about a central pivot point. The tabs are biased so as to project fully into the cylindrical opening and to be in a non-pivoted position.

06-18-2009

20080203105

PACKAGING - A packaging sleeve for a beverage pouch having a spout through which the pouch can be filled and a removable cap for closing the spout until it is desired to consume the beverage. The sleeve is configured to define a cavity arranged to receive the pouch so that the spout projects from the sleeve at one end and the sleeve is capable of standing unsupported on a surface at the other end while the pouch is supported in the sleeve. The sleeve is flexible to allow the pouch to be squeezed while consuming the beverage.

08-28-2008

20080290103

MULTI WALLED CONTAINER AND METHOD - A container and method of manufacture are provided. The container includes a cup with a permanently attached sleeve overlying an exterior portion of the cup sidewall. The sleeve includes a plurality of inwardly directed protuberances providing a gap between a substantial portion of the cup sidewall and the sleeve.

11-27-2008

20090095764

HOLDER FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A holder in a motor vehicle, for holding a beverage container such as, for example, a beverage can so that it does not tip over, has an upwardly and downwardly movable holding ring which is moved upwards and downwards by a dead-center spring element after a dead center has been overcome, and covers which are opened when the holding ring is raised and closed when the holding ring is lowered.

04-16-2009

20090120948

BEVERAGE CUP HOLDER HAVING MEANS FOR ATTACHING TO A PLATE - A beverage cup holder is generally cylindrical having an upper open end and a lower closed end. Near the lower closed end is a diametrical slot which is configured to engage the periphery of a paper or plastic plate. Preferably, the slot is configured to match or somewhat match the curvature of the periphery of a paper or plastic plate. The presently preferred embodiment of the invention is made of plastic. However, it is possible that the invention could be made of paper (cardboard). The invention is easily attachable to the many existing paper and plastic plates in the market.

05-14-2009

20080210699

Container Applied In Medical Drugs And Cosmetic Items Packaging - Constructive disposition applied in medical drugs and cosmetic items packaging, or more particularly, the present Utility Model presents constructive and functional enhancements, specially developed for the utilization of the whole medical drugs or cosmetic items content, and for such, it is formed by two pieces, being one container (

09-04-2008

20090159605

Collapsible receptacle for flexible beverage container - In combination, a liquid holding container having flexible walls is contained within a collapsible receptacle having rigid walls to prevent liquid from exiting the container when unwanted pressure is exerted on the container walls. The collapsible receptacle has an interior space to receive the liquid holding container when in an extended position, and is substantially flat in the collapsed position. The panels and bottom of the collapsible receptacle may be joined together with reversible hinges, or reversible biasing hinges to bias the receptacle to either an extended or collapsed position.

PORTABLE HOLDER FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - A portable holder for beverage containers includes a basket suspended from a first movable position piece. The first movable position piece is rotatably connected to a first plate. The first plate is connected to a second plate. The second plate may be attached to a hanging member for suspending the portable holder for beverage containers. The second plate may be attached to a strap for securing the second plate to a stationary object or a moving vehicle. The portable holder for beverage containers may be configured to fold into a smaller size for storage when not in use.

08-20-2009

20090039095

Cup holder - A cup holder includes a base, a cylindrical member, an urging device, a locking device, an unlocking device, a lid member, a reversing device, a non-service position, and a service position. At the non-service position, the cylindrical member descends fully, the lid member closes the cylindrical member's top opposite opening, and the lid member's top decorative surface is exposed. At the service position,the cylindrical member, which the urging device urges upward, ascends fully, and the reversing device reverses the lid member so that the lid member's bottom supporter surface is exposed, thereby supporting a bottom of container, which is inserted into the cylindrical member, with the lid member's bottom supporter surface. The cup holder can not only hold a container with a taller height securely but also prevent the lid member's top decorative surface from being damaged by the inserted container.

02-12-2009

20090050642

Bottle holder - The described bottle holder is a simple flexible plastic design that secures a disposable drink bottle by pressure on the outside diameter of the bottle with similar clamping forces applied by the holder design as would be applied by your hand if holding the bottle. The described bottle holder incorporates a contoured base section running lengthwise to maintain a fixed position on any device constructed of box tubing such as a tree stand/blind or all terrain vehicle. Said bottle holder is intended to simplify the transport and use of disposable drink bottles such as plastic soda bottles or bottled water for use while hunting or related outdoor activities. Said bottle holder may be molded, extruded or fabricated with minor visual differences but identical functionality.

02-26-2009

20090200322

BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER - A beverage container holder for holding a beverage can or bottle comprising: a mug and a beverage container securing system. The mug includes: an inner cylindrical cavity sized to receive a beverage container; and a cylindrical shell. The cylindrical shell is composed of: an inner layer; a middle layer composed of a substantially liquid impermeable material and substantially enclosing the inner layer; and an outer layer substantially enclosing the middle layer. The mug also includes: a base member and a handle member. The beverage container securing system includes: a hole disposed through the cylindrical shell; and a tab coupled to the cylindrical shell, substantially covering the hole, including an adhesive material on the tab's inner side. The beverage holder also includes a first and second split along the cylindrical shell and a folding system. The folding system includes a first, second, and third crease which allow users store multiple holders.

08-13-2009

20090127273

Circumferential Sleeve for Holding a Food Container Upright - One aspect of the present invention discloses a circumferential sleeve made from a single pre-cut blank with no additional material (other than adhesive) added to the blank. The circumferential sleeve has a strip that protrudes from the sleeve and one end of the strip is contiguous to a first portion sleeve such as the bottom edge and the other end of the strip is attached to a portion of the sleeve, such as the rear panel. The strip can be arcuate or L-shaped and permits a food container to stand upright.

LIQUID SUBSTANCE SUPPLYING DEVICE - It is an object of the invention to provide a liquid substance supplying device exhibiting high operability in handling a container having a large capacity. A liquid substance supplying device for supplying a liquid substance reserved in a vertically elongated container

01-08-2009

20160143469

CUP HOLDER - Shaft-mounted cup holders, hole-mounted cup holders, freestanding cup holders, and tabletop cup holders and methods of assembling and using the same are disclosed. The presently disclosed shaft-mounted cup holders, hole-mounted cup holders, freestanding cup holders, and tabletop cup holders are based on a cup holder assembly that includes, for example, a 2-cup plate or a 4-cup plate in relation to a center fastener, wherein the 2-cup plate, the 4-cup plate, and the center fastener are designed to be slidably or permanently affixed to a shaft or pole, such as the shaft or pole of a table umbrella or beach umbrella or a stand-alone shaft or pole configured for use with the cup holders.